SPARTA, NJ - Tonight’s concert in the park is scheduled to be Danielia Cotton at the Nicholson Pavilion at Dykstra Park. In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved indoors at the Mohawk Avenue School Auditorium.

The concert is free. A donation to the Sparta Cultural Affairs Committee, however, will automatically enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to St Moritz restaurant. There will be a drawing at each performance.

Dykstra Park and the Nicholson Pavilion are located behind the Sparta Library parking lot and playground area.

The Sparta VFW will continue with their Friday night barbecue, available to the public for eating in or take out. For $8 there is a choice of barbecue chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs with side options and beverages.

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